Sées, Historic commune in Orne, France
The town extends over 40 square kilometers along the Orne River, about 3 miles from its source at an elevation of 184 meters.
The settlement started as the capital of a Gaulish tribe, with its name derived from Latin Civitas Sagiensis and later became a fortified town.
The thirteenth-century Sées Cathedral stands as the episcopal center of the Diocese, featuring Gothic architecture with twin spires reaching toward the sky.
The Sées train station connects travelers to major destinations including Argentan and Le Mans, while local markets operate every Saturday morning.
The Musée départemental d'art religieux houses over 2000 religious artifacts, making it one of the largest collections in the Normandy region.
Location: Orne
Location: communauté de communes des Sources de l'Orne
Location: arrondissement of Alençon
Elevation above the sea: 200 m
Shares border with: Neauphe-sous-Essai, Aunou-sur-Orne, Belfonds, Le Bouillon, La Chapelle-près-Sées, La Ferrière-Béchet, Macé, Chailloué
Phone: +33233817970
Email: mairie@sees.fr
Website: http://sees.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.60472,0.17139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
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Palais d'Argentré
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Chapelle de l'Immaculée-Conception de Sées
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Chapelle canoniale de Sées
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Musée départemental d'art religieux de Sées
139 m
Église Saint-Paterne de Montrond
8.3 km
Église Saint-Latuin de Cléray
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Halle aux grains de Sées
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Logis capitulaire de Sées
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Église Saint-Martin de Boitron
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Église Saint-Pierre de La Chapelle-près-Sées
3.8 km
Église Saint-Aubin de Macé
4 km
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Église Saint-Pierre de Trémont
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Église Saint-Aubin du Château-d'Almenêches
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Église Saint-Pierre de Sées
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Église Saint-Denis de Bursard
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